US Republicans seize lower house

[August]

Originally Posted by papa_smurf

Does this mean President Obama will find it difficult getting laws passed? Will the Republicans try to block new legislation or not risk it, as that might dent their chances of getting into power in 2 years time

If the Republicans are smart they will do more than be obstructionist. In two years they will need to be able to show that they came up with some ideas themselves, even if the Senate Dems and White House block them.